I have never seen an Iris bloom all winter, but this little jewel never stopped blooming not even for a week, I have divided it 3 times and even the divided rhizomes bloomed within 2 weeks. I can’t even give you a name for it, as I bought it at some nursery on clearance. I will definitely put more re-bloomers on my “to buy” list for next year.

I planted this little grouping to hide my air conditioning unit and it has not failed in that regard. I picked apples last year from my 2 year old tree. The bush green plant is rosemary, and under the apple tree is the ever faithful gaillardia.

If I had a larger yard I would plant more apple trees. They are such a pretty site when in full bloom.

I have never seen a plant grow as fast and bloom so quickly as the ever blooming gaillardia.

I added a little whimsy with yard art. At the base you can see the green

of the opium poppy not yet blooming but soon they will pop their little heads up

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Bokchoy anyone?

Window box of succulents

An old time Cottage Garden Favorite, Nasturtiums whirly bird. The unusual markings add interest to this plant.

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Spring blooms add interest to the walkway and enhances the curb appeal.

Pansies, a Cottage Garden must have.

The cottage garden will have an assortment of plants. Here I have nasturtium,

stock, daffodils, asparagus, roses, lavender, coneflower.

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